Plum cobbler

With cosy season just around the corner, try one of these tempting treats that taste as good as they look

Serves 4Prep time 15 minCook time 35 minSpecialist kit 25cm oval bakingdish or similar BE A BETTER COOK Some damsons are sweeter than others, so the amount of sugar in the filling is best judged by ta

SERVES 6-8 PREP 35 mins plus 2 hrs cooling COOK 3 hrs 30 mins MORE EFFORT V 4 clementines or satsumas, peeled,pith removed and cut into thinrounds crosswise25g shelled pistachios, chopped25g dark choc

■ Serves 8 ■ 20 mins plus 1 hr chilling ■ Cook 5 mins 50g frozen mixed berries4 tbsp golden caster sugar4 tbsp crème de cassisabout 250g madeira cake, sliced250g mascarpone500g fresh custard2 tsp vani

Why not take a cake to your next summer gathering?

The aubergines we grow in the UK are usually bred from the wild solanum melongena variety, so we’re used to seeing purple, egg-shaped fruits. But there are many varieties available that vary in size,